Easy Pool Party Games For Kids

By Michelle Howe


Pool party games for kids are a great way to keep all of the little ones entertained. On hot Summer days, water based games are a great way to stay cool. These types of games also cost very little money to arrange. Games can be played with just a few kids or an entire crowd.

Take for example, the classic party activity of having a pinata. As a new alternative, this simple item can be turned into a water based game. You won't have to mess with using a blindfold at all. Instead, have the children swing a bat or stick at the pinata as they run and cannonball into the water. Hidden inside can be all kinds of toys. The toys will should be able to float so that nothing gets destroyed or sinks to the bottom.

Squirt guns, swim goggles and water toys are all good ideas. A mixture of fun and useful items is the best choice. Candy could also be added as long as it is put in some type of water proof case first. Stores where all of their inventory is only $1 are a great place to stock up on all kinds of cheap items for this game.

The children themselves are a good resource for ideas. They will likely come up with items that could be put inside that adults wouldn't think of. Many children love the idea of the game itself so much that they could really care less if there were anything at all inside. In the end, the real fun in this game is the action of swinging to break the pinata while jumping into the water.

Another inexpensive game idea can be done by simply filling the pool itself with a bunch of prizes. The kids must be forced to wait until all items are in the water before they can jump in. The adults can also have fun with this game by watching and laughing at the kids as they scramble to grab items and get back to the side of the pool.

Relay based games can also be a lot of fun in the water. One option is to extend a couple of ropes from one side of the pool to the other. Divide the children into teams. One at a time, they must float across and back on a floating device, using the rope to pull themselves. Whichever team gets every member across and back first is the winner.

Instead of using inflatables for this game, life jackets could also be used. They provide the buoyancy need for the game and have the added benefit of safety. This would allow even smaller children, who are unable to swim, to be able to participate. Naturally, an adult should be in the water nearby in case any one needs help though.

Pool party games for kids are a lot of fun, but safety should always come first. Every game should be suitable for the age of the kids that will be playing it. Everyone needs to have proper safety gear to use as well. As with any water based activity, a responsible adult should remain nearby to help keep everyone safe.




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